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Tools, tutorials and everyday advice to help you rock your personal finances.

What Is a Certificate of Deposit? Understanding the Basics and Benefits

Emergency Funds 101
An emergency fund is a pool of money earmarked for surprise expenses that fall outside of your regular budget. It’s a financial safety net, a rainy-day fund. Continue reading

How To Create A Budget
Telling your money where to go each month gives you a feeling of control and helps you plan for the future. Continue reading

Why You Need A Budget
By deciding that you’re going to get your finances and your budget under control, you’ve taken one big step toward financial security. Continue reading

The Best End-Of-Year Money Moves to Make
The New Year is a great time to check in on your financial goals and progress and see where you may want to improve. Continue reading

Save On Taxes By “Batching” Your Charitable Donations
As the year-end approaches, many want to make the most of their charitable contributions; both to help those in need and to benefit from tax deductions. Continue reading

The Ins And Outs Of Giving A Gift Of Money
Gifting large sums of money has the potential to change someone’s life. However, as the giver, it’s important to understand the rules beforehand. Continue reading

How to Choose a Reputable Charity
Many charities could do amazing things with your money, the challenge is determining where your gift will be best utilized to make the biggest impact. Continue reading

Medicare: A, B, C, & D Options
Craig Anderton, licensed insurance broker with Retirement Portal, covers the need-to-know details about Medicare plans. Continue reading

How Much Should You Save For Retirement?
What do you want your retirement to look like? If you haven’t asked that question, it’s time. Continue reading

Business Growth Guide
If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, this Business Growth Guide will help. Continue reading